HOW TO PUBLISH A BOOK?
Methods of Publishing a Book ■ Prepare your book for publication. ■ Publish it with the help of a literary agent. ■ Publish it by directly contacting the publisher. ■ Self publishing.
Prepare your book for publication ■ Start by deciding whether to come up with a manuscript or a proposal? ■ Book 100% complete ■ Non-fiction = proposal ■ Fiction = manuscript
Prepare your book for publication ■ Revise, what you’ve written. ■ Keep your content engaging. ■ Keep it <100,000 words. ■ Keep your thoughts clear. ■ Make sure the objective is met.
Prepare your book for publication â&#x2013; Get feedback for your work.
Prepare your book for publication ■ Prepare the manuscript. ■ Double spaced ■ 1” margin ■ Times New Roman font ■ Page numbers ■ Cover page
Publish it with the help of a literary agent ■ Market research. ■ Describe your book clearly
Publish it with the help of a literary agent ■ Look for literary agents. ■ Take help from a reputable guide ■ Visit a publisher’s marketplace ■ Surf through internet ■ Lookout for cons!
Publish it with the help of a literary agent â&#x2013; Post a query letter.
Publish it with the help of a literary agent ■ Sign the contract if it makes sense to you. ■ Talk to the agent ■ Trust yourself ■ Hunt for reviews ■ Read the contract carefully
Publish it by directly contacting the publisher â&#x2013; Look for publishers.
Publish it by directly contacting the publisher â&#x2013; Write to the publisher you consider is great.
Publish it by directly contacting the publisher â&#x2013; Upon acceptance, sign the contract with a reputable publisher.
Self publishing ■ Search for self-publishing firms. ■ Create account ■ Write the book in word or other supported formats ■ Choose between hardbacks/paperbacks/Ebooks ■ Make it available for purchase
List of Publishing Companies ■ Penguin Random House – Publishing House with many imprints – Multiple types of contracts – One of the top publishing houses For more information follow the link: www.penguin.com
List of Publishing Companies ■ Austin Macauley Publishers – UK based publishing company – Offices in US & UAE also – Independent publisher – So far best reviews among many indie publishers For more information follow the link:
www.austinmacauley.com
List of Publishing Companies ■ Bloomsbury – UK based publishing company – Independent publisher – Good reviews
For more information follow the link: www.bloomsbury.com
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